Program competencies and educational outcomes

These are grouped into the following 4 main areas:

• Being a pharmacist (6 credits)
• Pharmacy and access to medication (13 credits)
• Pharmacy and patient-centred care (70 credits)
• The pharmacist as health educator and promoter (15 credits)

See the complete list of courses  and the course sequences for this program.

Educational outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Contribute to optimizing pharmaceutical services and care
• Respond to the needs of the Francophone minority populations and communities they serve by advocating on their behalf for changes to the healthcare system
• Contribute to the literature and knowledge generation on pharmaceutical practices, particularly in Francophone minority settings
• Apply their expertise in pharmacotherapy to optimize pharmaceutical services and care in the healthcare system
• Integrate the best evidence in pharmacy practice
• Provide patient-centred care that takes into consideration the patient’s language and culture, particularly in the Francophone minority context
• Ensure accurate product distribution in a safe and appropriate manner for the patient
• Contribute to the evaluation and management of healthcare treatments and resources
• Communicate responsibly and proactively to encourage autonomy and confidence
• Work effectively with members of the healthcare team, including patients, pharmacy colleagues and other health professionals
• Practise according to their field of practice and expertise
• Ensure continuity of care for their patients with other professionals in order to promote the provision of safe care
• Demonstrate leadership skills and a sense of initiative in the practice of their profession
• Demonstrate workplace management skills and respond positively to challenges
• Respond to patients’ health needs by advocating for them in the health system

You wish to get involved in the PharmD program?

We are actively recruiting adjunct faculty members. Find the application procedures here (pdf, 120.52 KB).

A curriculum map (PDF, 286 KB) is available to view the course stream. *Note that this document is only available in French. 

PharmD Program 

The course stream below indicates which courses you need to take for your program and in which term you need to take them.

• Below you will find: important steps to complete each year for the duration of your program.
• Courses: the class search tool allows you to see when a course is offered.

Consult the catalogue for more information.

Before you can do rotations in clinical settings, you must ensure that you meet the following requirements:

• Immunization: Your baseline immunization status must be kept up to date. You may be required to receive additional immunizations in order to access the various placement sites, to ensure your safety and that of patients, their families and other healthcare workers.

• Criminal record check: You must provide a criminal record check. This process may be repeated during your years of study in order to access certain placement sites.

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course: You must pass a CPR course prior to the start of your practical training. It is also your responsibility to keep your certification up-to-date throughout your academic career. Please visit the Ontario College of Pharmacists page for more informations. 

Please visit the  Risk Management, Clinical Internship page for more informations and access the forms.  

Use of information technologies

Due to the anticipated extensive use of information technology in our educational program, all admitted candidates will be required to use a laptop computer in class on the first day of class. They will be allowed to use their own computer as long as it meets the requirements of the pharmacy program. More information will be provided in the offer of admission package.

Essential Skills and Attributes

Some skills and attributes are considered essential to succeed in the PharmD program and eventually to practice pharmacy. It is the responsibility of potential applicants to be aware of these so that they can make an informed choice regarding admission to the program.

Our ambition is to train pharmacists capable of collaborating effectively with other health professionals, governmental and non-governmental health organizations, and healthcare establishments. Our program encourages interaction with other health professionals throughout your career. Whether you are developing your professional or research skills, you will benefit from the Faculty of Medicine's extensive network of partnerships, including the Office of Francophone Affairs.